“Every time the bar touches the ground…”. So we’re able to stand there & hold the bar, put the bar on the squat rack or flat bench, rest the bar on some 24″ boxes, or even have someone else hold the bar for us (as long as they don’t let it touch the ground) to rest & avoid the burpee penalty. Right?

Yes Brain that is correct.
However, I will not allow any equipment to be used today other the bar, clips, and weights. No squat racks, flat benches, boxes or the like. Also, you may not have anyone else hold your bar for you. It is unlikely that you will be able to avoid doing at least 1 set of burpees.